Wendy Brandt

OTR
Registered and licensed in California, Arizona, Texas, Kansas, and the Central Northern Mariana Islands

My goal of becoming an occupational therapist first began when I was helping care for my grandfather and, while he was in the hospital post-stroke, he made a clay artwork in occupational therapy. I was just completing my Master’s in Counselor Education, at the time, but I knew in my heart that occupational therapy was the career for me. Unfortunately, I was not accepted to occupational therapy school upon my initial try. I choose to become an occupational therapy assistant as a stepping stone to attaining my desired career goal as an occupational therapist. I spent many years working in skilled nursing facilities as an occupational therapy assistant.

Finally, in 2008 I was accepted at Texas Woman’s University in their COTA to OTR Bridge program. I began commuting from my home in Kansas City to Denton, Texas and 3.5 years and 30 long drives later I achieved my goal, graduating in 2011. Post graduation I relocated to Texas where I currently live. My perseverance paid off as, while my journey was a long one, I now have a career that makes me feel happy and grateful every day.

Treatment Approach

Psychosocial orientation due to background in psychology and Counselor Education. I love learning about neuroscience.

I have loved sports, health and fitness my entire life and have done everything from play tennis to ballet and even competitive bodybuilding.

Specialties

Occupational Therapy, Counselor Education